Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 May 2018 28 August 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Relationships with parents are strong. The childminder exchanges a comprehensive daily diary with parents to let them know in what activities children engage.  The childminder creates an exciting learning environment for children. The garden has areas for digging and large play equipment for children to use. There is a play space that allows children to enjoy being outdoors in the shelter from the wind and rain. This helps to support the learning of those children who prefer to play outside.  The childminder supports children's good behaviour. She is patient and calm in her approach and gives children clear guidance. Children respond warmly to the childminder and get along well with each other.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are busy and concentrate at activities that interest them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always assess children's progress in a way that keeps up with their rapidly changing abilities. This means, occasionally, she does not provide the highest possible levels of challenge for the most able children.  The childminder does not apply a consistent approach to observing and assessing children's progress when they attend less frequently, to identify precise next steps in learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 devise even better ways of identifying the most able children's abilities to provide them with the highest level of challenge in their learning  embed a more consistent approach to observing and assessing children's development when they attend less frequently, to more readily identify how to build on their good progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at suitable times. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.  The inspector read and took account of the written feedback provided by parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a good awareness of child protection issues. She understands how to identify and report any concerns about children's welfare to the Local Safeguarding Children Board. The childminder maintains a safe environment for children in which to play and learn. Parents share their observations of children's development from home and the childminder uses these to help her to assess children's learning. Since the last inspection, the childminder has maintained her good standards of practice. She reviews her work and uses feedback from her local authority adviser to help her to identify training opportunities. The childminder is highly motivated and strives to continually improve her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide a range of ways for children to explore movement and to develop their physical skills. For example, children enjoy slithering in and out of ball ponds, which helps to strengthen their large muscles. They use tools, such as knives to cut their fruit at snack time. They do this with a good level of control and awareness of safety. Children demonstrate excellent levels of early literacy skills. The childminder provides them with resources to help them to practise writing the letters that form their names, which they do with a good degree of skill. Children are confident communicators who express themselves and their ideas clearly. They talk about things that interest them and recall past events they have enjoyed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Activities flow seamlessly together. Children have exciting opportunities to learn about the natural world. For instance, they help to care for the childminder's pet ducks and chickens, and learn about life cycles. Children also understand what food to eat to help them grow and develop. Through their care of the pets they learn about good hygiene routines. Children understand about washing their hands after playing in the garden and feeding the pets, as the childminder explains to them about germs. The childminder encourages children to be independent. They practise dressing for playing outdoors and spend time concentrating on fastening buttons. They help each other and take pride in their achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning. They are confident and display high levels of self-esteem. Children can make multiple choice about what they play and where they play. This increases their ability to make decisions. Children are developing the skills they need in readiness for school. They are keen to join in and have small tasks to complete, such as tidying away toys. Children show an eagerness for learning new things.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474242 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1105733 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Caddington, Bedfordshire. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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